Below is a working copy of the 2011-2016 Plan of Service template: New York State Education DepartmentNew York State Library Division of Library Development FIVE-YEAR LIBRARY SYSTEM PLAN OF SERVICE
Public Library Systems January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2016
Reference and Research Library Resources Systems July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2016
School Library Systems July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2016 SECTION 1 – GENERAL INFORMATION
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Description
System
1.1
Name of SystemNew York City School Library System
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1.2
Street Address 333 Seventh Avenue, Room 801
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1.3
CityNew York
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1.4
Zip Code10001
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1.5
Four Digit Zip Code Extension (enter N/A if unknown)
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1.6
Telephone Number (enter 10 digits only)212-356-8572
APPOINTMENT/ELECTION OF SYSTEM BOARD / SYSTEM COUNCIL
2.2
System Board / System Council Appointment/Election – Indicate whether the System Board / System Council Members are appointed or elected (select one).
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A – System Board / System Council Members are appointed
E – System Board / System Council Members are elected
O – Other (specify using the State note)
2.3
Indicate by whom the System Board / System Council Members are appointed/elected. Council members are appointed by their constituency group whenever possible. Public librarians are appointed by their public library system, non-public school librarians by their cohort of librarians, the UFT representative by the UFT, the METRO representative by the Metropolitan Reference and ResearchLibrary Agency, the administrative representative by the Council of Supervisors and Administrators, and the New York City School Librarian's Association representative by that body. The representative school librarians are invited by the NYC School Library System, serving for the Chancellor.
ADVISORY GROUPS
2.4
Advisory Groups – Indicate the groups that advise the System Board / System Council. (check all that apply):
a. Member Directors’ Organization / Council
b. Outreach Advisory Committee
c. Central Library Advisory Committee
d. Regional Automation Committee
e. Hospital Library Services Program Committee
f. Coordinated Collection Development Committee
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g. School Library System Council
h. Communications Coordinators
1. Co-ser Advisory Committee
j. Other (specify using the State note)
SECTION 3 - DESCRIPTION OF PLANNING, APPROVAL, EVALUATION AND REVISION PROCESS FOR ALL SECTIONS OF THE PLAN OF SERVICE
Question
Description
System
3.1
Provide a summary describing the processes used to assess needs in the development of the Plan of Service.Member needs were assessed through several different methods:1. Member plans submitted during the current Plan of Service cycle were analyzed.3. A Library Advisory Committee has met 4 times a year since its inception in January 2005.4. The Library Directors have assessed needs in their regular site visits to schools.
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3.2
Identify the groups involved in development of the Plan of Service and each group’s role.Library Advisory Committee -- identification of needs of field and development of strategic plans for the Office Library Services.NYC School Library System -- regular analysis of the overall needs of the librarians throughout the system and reflection on programmatic solutions that can be offered by the NYC School Library System.Library Council -- the full Council has discussed, revised, and approved portions of the Plan of Service in each meeting this year.
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APPROVAL OF THE PLAN
3.6
Describe the process for approval of the Plan of Service. School library systems must include the Council’s role in the approval.Member needs were assessed through several different methods:1. Member plans submitted during the current Plan of Service cycle were analyzed. 2. A Library Advisory Committee has met 4 times a year since its inception in January 2005.3. The Library Directors have assessed needs in their regular site visits to schools.4. The Plan of Service has been discussed, revised, and portions approved at each Library Council meeting this year. The final plan was approved at the meeting on March 8, 2012.
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EVALUATION
3.7
Describe the information to be collected in order to evaluate and determine members’ satisfaction with the system’s services.The evaluative information that will be collected includes:-- Evaluation surveys/rubrics of special programs (CCD, professional development workshops, conferences)-- Statistics (number of participants, level of participation, number of libraries with automation systems)-- Member plans from member libraries-- Site visit logs of Library Directors-- Documentation of presentations to various constituencies, advisory meeting notes, analysis of listserv issues-- Annual Member Survey
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3.8
OPTIONAL - Provide the URL of the related evaluation form(s).
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3.9
OPTIONAL - Provide the URL of the results of the evaluation by members.
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3.10
Describe how the information on customer satisfaction will be used to shape the system’s plan in the next year or in the following planning cycle.The same instruments will largely be used to determine the satisfaction level of member libraries:-- Evaluation surveys/rubrics of special programs (CCD, professional development workshops, conferences)-- Statistics (number of participants, level of participation, number of libraries with automation systems) (Our thinking is that the more satisfaction, the higher the participation.)-- Member plans from member libraries-- Site visit logs of Library Directors-- Documentation of reactions to presentations to various constituencies, advisory meeting notes, analysis of listserv issues
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REVISION PROCESS
3.11
Describe the process for revising the system’s Plan of Service for submission to the New York State Education Department/New York State Library.Revision of the Plan of Service has been an ongoing process. The Library Council divided the Plan into sections. For each section, we assessed needs and revised as appropriate. At the last meeting of the full Council, we looked at the draft as a whole and made revisions based on the full document.
The Library System’s Mission Statement(Refer to the Introduction, page 1, of the Instructions for the definition of the mission statement.)The mission of the New York City School Library System is to provoke and support the development of libraries that foster communities of inquiry and literacy, lead to high academic achievement, catalyze independent reading and learning, and enhance collaboration throughout the school.
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Minimum Requirement for questions 4.3 though 4.12 and 4.14 – complete one repeating group for each topic of every element.
1. Goal StatementA delivery system enhances students’ point-of-need access to resources.
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2. Indicate year(s) during which the system will be addressing this goal (check all that apply)
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a. Year 1
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b. Year 2
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c. Year 3
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d. Year 4
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e. Year 5
3. Intended Result(s)Increased interschool and public library/school sharing of materials by 20%
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4. Evaluation Method(s) statistical analysis
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4.5
Element 1 – RESOURCE SHARING
Interlibrary Loan
Repeating Group #37
1. Goal StatementEquity of access is enhanced through interlibrary loan.
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2. Indicate year(s) during which the system will be addressing this goal (check all that apply)
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a. Year 1
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b. Year 2
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c. Year 3
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d. Year 4
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e. Year 5
3. Intended Result(s)60% increased usage of ILL (by end of 5 years)
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4. Evaluation Method(s)Statistical analysis
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4.6
Element 1 – RESOURCE SHARING
Other (Optional)
Repeating Group #38
1. Topic Collaboration with Public Library Systems
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2. Goal Statement Greater access to public library holdings by students and teachers will augment in-depth learning.
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3. Indicate year(s) during which the system will be addressing this goal (check all that apply)
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a. Year 1
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b. Year 2
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c. Year 3
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d. Year 4
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e. Year 5
4. Intended Result(s)Increased collaboration among public librarians, classroom teachers, and school librarians. Increased use of public library collections.
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5. Evaluation Method(s)Anecdotal records will be analyzed. Annual survey of members.
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4.6
Element 1 – RESOURCE SHARING
Other (Optional)
1. Topic Web-Based Access to Resources
2. Goal Statement Libraries provide Web-based access to library resources
3. Indicate year(s) during which the system will be addressing this goal (check all that apply)
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a. Year 1
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b. Year 2
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c. Year 3
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d. Year 4
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e. Year 5
4. Intended Result(s) 10% increased usage of NOVELny databases yearly.10% increase in library Web pages with links to resources yearly.
5. Evaluation Method(s) Usage report from NOVELny vendors.Self-reported statistics on library Web pages on annual membersurvey.
4.7
Element 2 – SPECIAL CLIENT GROUPS
Repeating Group #39
1. TopicEnglish Language Learners
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2. Goal StatementSpecial initiatives targeted to English Language Learners are supported.
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3. Indicate year(s) during which the system will be addressing this goal (check all that apply)
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a. Year 1
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b. Year 2
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c. Year 3
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d. Year 4
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e. Year 5
4. Intended Result(s)Increased PD sessions targeted to ELL strategies
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5. Evaluation Method(s)Statistical analysis
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4.7
Element 2 – SPECIAL CLIENT GROUPS
Repeating Group #39
1. TopicSpecial Education
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2. Goal StatementThe information needs of special education are met through targeted library services.
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3. Indicate year(s) during which the system will be addressing this goal (check all that apply)
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a. Year 1
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b. Year 2
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c. Year 3
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d. Year 4
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e. Year 5
4. Intended Result(s)Identify and distribute resources to librarians to build collaborative relationships with directors and specialists in Special Education.
2. Goal StatementThe information needs of gifted students are met through targeted library services.
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3. Indicate year(s) during which the system will be addressing this goal (check all that apply)
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a. Year 1
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b. Year 2
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c. Year 3
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d. Year 4
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e. Year 5
4. Intended Result(s)Identify and distribute resources to librarians to build collaborative relationships with directors and specialists in Gifted Programs.
2. Goal StatementThe information needs of incarcerated youth are met through targeted library services.
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3. Indicate year(s) during which the system will be addressing this goal (check all that apply)
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a. Year 1
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b. Year 2
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c. Year 3
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d. Year 4
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e. Year 5
4. Intended Result(s)Meet once a year with the public library liaisons to incarcerated youth.
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5. Evaluation Method(s)Statistical
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4.7
Element 2 – SPECIAL CLIENT GROUPS
Repeating Group #39
1. TopicCampus Libraries
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2. Goal StatementCampus libraries address the needs of students and teachers from every school on the campus.
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3. Indicate year(s) during which the system will be addressing this goal (check all that apply)
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a. Year 1
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b. Year 2
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c. Year 3
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d. Year 4
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e. Year 5
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4. Intended Result(s) * To identify and distribute resources to librarians to build collaborative relationships with campus personnel.
To provide a network for campus librarians to connect with one another
To model collection development strategies for digital resources
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5. Evaluation Method(s)PublicationStatistical; anecdotalStrand on NYCSLISTStatistical; Reports
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Element 3 – PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CONTINUING EDUCATION
Repeating Group #40
1. Goal StatementLibrarians are instructional leaders.
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2. Indicate year(s) during which the system will be addressing this goal (check all that apply)
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a. Year 1
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b. Year 2
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c. Year 3
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d. Year 4
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e. Year 5
3. Intended Result(s)Increase by 20% in five years the number of school librarians presenting at conferences.Increase by 70% in five years the number of school librarians participating in building-wide implementation of Common Core State Standards
4. Evaluation Method(s)Statistical analysis of conference and conference session presenters.Analysis of annual survey results about participation in school leadership activities.
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Element 4 – CONSULTING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Repeating Group #41
1. Goal StatementProfessional development opportunities are accessible to all school librarians in New York City.
2. Indicate year(s) during which the system will be addressing this goal (check all that apply)
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a. Year 1
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b. Year 2
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c. Year 3
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d. Year 4
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e. Year 5
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3. Intended Result(s)20% increase over 5 years of school librarians’ attendance at professional development.One workshop per year planned collaboratively with public librarians.10% increase over 5 years in number of participants in SLS 21: Building a 21st Century Library Program professional development sessions.25% increase over 5 years of school librarians’ attendance at Common Core Implementation professional development sessions.
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4. Evaluation Method(s)Statistics on participation in professional development.Documentation of planning process with public librarians.Annual survey of members.Online evaluation of professional development sessions.
Goal Statement:School Library System Directors provide continual assistance to librarians in the field.
2. Indicate year(s) during which the system will be addressing this goal (check all that apply)
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a. Year 1
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b. Year 2
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c. Year 3
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d. Year 4
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e. Year 5
3. Intended Result(s)Each Library Director conducts 30-50 school site visits and/or consultations per year.The Office of Library Services responds to 700-1000 requests/questions from the field every month.
4. Evaluation Method(s)Documentation of site visits, consultations, requests for information.E-mail responses.
4.10
Element 5 – COORDINATED SERVICES
Repeating Group #42
Goal Statement:The library program is fully integrated into a school's learning and teaching.
2. Indicate year(s) during which the system will be addressing this goal (check all that apply)
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a. Year 1
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b. Year 2
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c. Year 3
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d. Year 4
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e. Year 5
3. Intended Result(s)10% increased representation of librarians on school-wide teams/committees.
4. Evaluation Method(s)Self-reported participation as reported in the Annual Evaluation.Analysis of best practice presentations delivered at system-wide and regional meetings and conferences.
Goal Statement:The goal of each library across the system is to integrate literacy and inquiry across the curriculum.
2. Indicate year(s) during which the system will be addressing this goal (check all that apply)
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a. Year 1
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b. Year 2
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c. Year 3
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d. Year 4
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e. Year 5
3. Intended Result(s)80% of librarians will use the Information Fluency Continuum as a framework for implementing the Common Core State Standards.The Information Fluency Continuum Benchmark Assessments are connected to content-area instruction and Common Core State Standards.
4. Evaluation Method(s)Evidence of use (as reported in the Annual Evaluation) of the Information Fluency Continuum (IFC)/Common Core State Standards Alignment document published by NYCSLS. Documentation of use of IFC in annotated student work samples.
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Element 6 – AWARENESS AND ADVOCACY
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Repeating Group #43
1. Goal StatementAdministrators at all levels support school libraries.
2. Indicate year(s) during which the system will be addressing this goal (check all that apply)
a. Year 1
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b. Year 2
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c. Year 3
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d. Year 4
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e. Year 5
3. Intended Result(s)10% of network personnel will receive professional development about school libraries each year.Central, network and school administrators will receive regular communication and professional development about school libraries.
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4. Evaluation Method(s)Documentation of presentations by library system staff to administrators on all levels.Evaluations of professional development to administrators.Increased number of library liaisons at the network level.
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Element 7 – COMMUNICATIONS AMONG MEMBER LIBRARIES
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Repeating Group #44
1. Goal StatementMultiple avenues of communication among members are utilized.
2. Indicate year(s) during which the system will be addressing this goal (check all that apply)
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a. Year 1
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b. Year 2
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c. Year 3
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d. Year 4
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e. Year 5
3. Intended Result(s)Increased usefulness and awareness of Library System's Website.10% increase in school library Websites.10% increase in usage of library listserv.10% increase in usage by librarians of emerging technologies forcommunication (blogs, wikis).
4. Evaluation Method(s)Usage statistics of Library System Websites, blogs, wikis, other technologies, as reported in the Annual Evaluation. Usage statistics of library listserv.
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1. Goal StatementAdvisory committees of librarians provide guidance for the development of library system initiatives and support for member libraries.
2. Indicate year(s) during which the system will be addressing this goal (check all that apply)
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a. Year 1
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b. Year 2
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c. Year 3
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d. Year 4
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e. Year 5
3. Intended Result(s)Library Advisory Committee meets four times a year to provide input and guidance on major School Library System initiatives and documents.
4. Evaluation Method(s)Review of the documentation of Library Advisory Committee meetings.
Element 8 – COOPERATIVE EFFORTS WITH OTHER LIBRARY SYSTEMS
Repeating Group #45
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1. Goal StatementThe School Library System maintains a close relationship with public library systems and other professional library organizations.
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2. Indicate year(s) during which the system will be addressing this goal (check all that apply)
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a. Year 1
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b. Year 2
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c. Year 3
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d. Year 4
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e. Year 5
3. Intended Result(s)10% increase per year in NYC student participation in summer reading.Promotion of public library resources at three events each year.50% increase over 5 years in students having public library card.10% increase in participation in professional library organizations’ events.
4. Evaluation Method(s)Statistics from public library on use of, participation in summer reading, and applications for library cards.Documentation of professional development sessions about use of public library resources.Documentation of participation in professional library organizations’ events as reported in the Annual Evaluation.
1. Goal StatementThe School Library System fosters enhanced relationships between NYC cultural institutions and school libraries.
2. Indicate year(s) during which the system will be addressing this goal (check all that apply)
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a. Year 1
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b. Year 2
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c. Year 3
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d. Year 4
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e. Year 5
3. Intended Result(s)25% more librarians will be exposed to opportunities available for their students and teachers through cultural institutions.
4. Evaluation Method(s)Self-reported awareness on survey.
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Element 9 – OTHER (Optional) – If there are other elements in the System’s Plan of Service not listed above, complete one repeating group for each element.
Repeating Group #46
1. Element
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2. Topic
3. Goal Statement
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4. Indicate year(s) during which the system will be addressing this goal (check all that apply)
a. Year 1
b. Year 2
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c. Year 3
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d. Year 4
e. Year 5
5. Intended Result(s)
6. Evaluation Method(s)
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ASSURANCE
The Library System’s Plan of Service was developed in accordance with provisions of Education Law and the Regulations of the Commissioner and the requirements of the New York State Library, and was reviewed and approved by the Library System Council on (date – mm/dd/yyyy).
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4.17
APPROVAL
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The Library System’s Plan of Service was reviewed and approved by the New York State Library on (date – mm/dd/yyyy)
Below is a working copy of the 2011-2016 Plan of Service template:
New York State Education
Department New York State Library
Division of Library Development
FIVE-YEAR LIBRARY SYSTEM PLAN OF SERVICE
Public Library Systems January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2016
Reference and Research Library Resources Systems July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2016
School Library Systems July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2016
SECTION 1 – GENERAL INFORMATION
SECTION 2 – SYSTEM GOVERNANCE
SECTION 3 - DESCRIPTION OF PLANNING, APPROVAL, EVALUATION AND REVISION PROCESS FOR ALL SECTIONS OF THE PLAN OF SERVICE
SECTION 4 – MISSION STATEMENT, GOAL STATEMENTS, INTENDED RESULTS AND
EVALUATION METHODS